Share Small Plates of Balkan Cuisine at Ambar

Ambar Clarendon is widely considered one of the best restaurants in the entire Washington, D.C. metro area — it currently holds the #1 spot on TripAdvisor for Arlington and has received Michelin’s prestigious Bib Gourmand designation for delivering exceptional quality at a reasonable price. Located at 2901 Wilson Blvd, it brings the bold, communal spirit of Balkan cuisine to Arlington with a signature “Dining Without Limits” concept: a flat per-person price (around $49.99 at dinner) for unlimited servings of more than 40 dishes. The concept is rooted in the ancient Balkan tradition of sharing — dishes arrive continuously as long as you’re seated.

The menu features savory pies, cevapi (Balkan ground beef kebabs), grilled meats, house-baked flatbreads, seasonal vegetables, and the legendary Serbian monastery-style fried chicken. An extensive Balkan wine list and rakia (traditional fruit brandy) cocktails round out the experience. Weekend brunch is especially popular, and reservations on Friday and Saturday evenings can be hard to come by. Hours are Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Visit ambarrestaurant.com or call (703) 875-9663.